It is spring time in the South. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, open toe shoes are being dusted off and allergies are raging. What else do the warmer temps bring? Severe weather. If you grew up here, then you know what I am talking about. Severe weather can happen at any time, but spring […]
Kindergarten: A Time To Cry
I have four kids. You would think that I would get used to certain things. Vomit, unflushed toilets, boogers and snotty noses, I will never be a fan. Another thing that I will never get used to, is the dreaded first day of kindergarten. I had to register my third child this week. It never […]
Sometimes Being A Mother Means Letting Them Be Themselves
When the doctor said “It’s a girl”, her destiny was set. A baby girl is a girly girls dream come true. She would be shiny and pink and sparkly. It was going to be grand. When she was a baby, I dressed her in hats and headbands and furry capes (yes, I said furry capes). […]
What To Do With Time Away?
I am a stay at home mother. I get up every day knowing what is in store for me. At some point, during each day, there will absolutely be screaming, yelling, arguing, tantrums, begging, pleading, crying and a couple of melt-downs. Not to mention all of the crap that my kids will pull. I will […]
I Try To Not Screw Up My Kids, One Day At A Time
My obsession with Star Wars is well documented. I am infatuated with Chewbacca the Wookie. I have a stuffed one that sits on my bed. Why yes, I am an adult. He makes authentic noises. Don’t try and act like you don’t want one now. My children have Chewbacca on t shirts and underwear. A […]
For My Grandmother
There is so much bad in the world. There has always been bad in the world, but now thanks to technology we are privy to all of it. If you are fortunate in your life, you have rays of light that were put in your path. Something or someone who takes you to your happy […]
Everyone Loves a Snow Cone
Last night my daughter had market night at school. This is where they teach them about running a business. They have to provide a good or service, manage their store and hopefully make a profit. I was her paid helper. I earned 6 fake dollars last night. Go me! We made and sold snow cones. […]
As Mothers There Are Things We Simply Must Accept
Being a mom is easy, said no woman ever. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. In some areas, I rock. Patience is NOT one of those areas. Having four children did NOT improve my patience. It took me some time to figure out, there are certain things I will have to accept as a […]
Words Of Wisdom: If Only Our Children Would Listen Better Than We Did
Raising my children is the biggest responsibility of my life. Although my greatest joy, it is also my heaviest burden. To raise four kids into well adjusted, compassionate, responsible, educated, happy people is my dream. Right now they are all little and these are the easy times. One day soon enough they will be older, […]
Table For Six
It is most likely to happen on the weekend. He gets that look on his face, like he is contemplating something. I avoid eye contact in hopes that it will pass. He cannot be thinking what I think he is. Then I hear the dreaded words fall from his lips, almost in slow motion: Let’s […]
